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Israeli firm XTEND, whose drones reportedly killed Sinwar, wins major US defense deal

Israeli firm XTEND develops AI-driven drone systems used by the IDF and allied forces; its modular, human-guided swarms perform precision strikes and reconnaissance, merging artificial intelligence with real-world battlefield experience

Tal Shahaf | 11.12.25

Israel declares closed military zone along Egypt border to combat drone smuggling

Order followed an emergency meeting on the threat, and came after Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir instructed creation of a special unit to deal with smuggling by drones from Egypt

Yoav Zitun | 11.06.25

רחפן שמיועד לצבא אוקראינה במפעל של Fire Point

How a Ukrainian casting agency became a drone powerhouse striking deep inside Russia

Once a film casting agency, Ukraine’s Fire Point reinvented itself to produce drones responsible for 60% of attacks deep inside Russia; But allegations of corruption and favoritism now shadow its meteoric rise

News Agencies | 10.27.25

Drone smuggling at Egypt border tests Israel’s sovereignty

Drones, arms smuggling and Bedouin cartels have turned Israel’s border with Egypt into a gray zone where internal and external security collide

Tira El Cohen | 10.25.25

Hezbollah rebuilds for next war with Israel: inside the new missiles and killer drones

After suffering heavy losses since joining the war against Israel in 2023, Hezbollah is rebuilding — almost unhindered; These are the missiles, drones, rockets, and tactics it plans to use to challenge the Jewish state in the next round

Nitsan Saddan‏ | 10.18.25

Drones smuggling heavy weapons into Israel from Egypt 'with impunity,' officials sound alarm

'This is becoming an existential threat,' warns MK Zvi Succot as lawmakers review surge in weapons smuggling from Egypt; one resident reports 550 drone runs in three days: 'I sit on my porch and drones pass overhead. One day, they’ll drop a bomb on a kindergarten'

Ilana Curiel | 10.16.25

Four drones from Yemen downed over Eilat as Israel marks October 7 massacre anniversary

On the third October 7, since the war began, Israel faced attacks on multiple fronts: drones from Yemen, rockets from Gaza, and Hezbollah terrorists struck in Lebanon

ynet correspondents | 10.07.25

Drone intercepted over Eilat after multiple air raid sirens sound

Multiple sirens sounded in Eilat after drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis approached Israeli airspace; IDF said the aircraft was intercepted, with no injuries or damage reported as police teams examined falling interceptor fragments

Ynet Global | 10.05.25

Iran’s ‘mini B-2’: inside Tehran’s stealth drone fleet built from a captured US design

After reverse-engineering a captured US stealth drone in 2011, Iran built a fleet of attack, spy, and suicide UAVs; Used sparingly in combat, their full power remains hidden—but experts warn they could change the battlefield overnight

Nitzan Sadan | 10.04.25

Munich Airport flights disrupted by mysterious drones; Russia suspected

Two days before Oktoberfest ends, mysterious drones disrupted Munich Airport, forcing over 30 flight cancellations and diversions; their origin remains unknown, with suspicions again pointing to Russia

Ynet | 10.03.25

Three drone strikes in two weeks: Iron Dome misses Eilat attack as crowds cheer in Aqaba

A Houthi drone struck near Eilat’s Mall HaYam, wounding about 20 people, including two seriously; Iron Dome interceptors missed, and the air force held fire due to low altitude; It was the third drone attack on the city in under two weeks

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 09.24.25

At least 20 people wounded in Eilat drone strike; IDF probing why air defenses failed

Out of 20, five hit by shrapnel, with one in serious condition; IDF said a drone launched from Yemen struck Eilat after interception attempts with Iron Dome failed; Air Force is investigating the failed interception

Ynet Global | 09.24.25

עשרות רחפנים חצו את הגבול ממצרים לשטח ישראל, מעל יישובי המועצה האזורית רמת נגב

‘These drones could start the next war’: Border towns on edge amid growing weapons influx by Egypt drones

Ramat HaNegev Residents describe an 'aerial convoy' of dozens of drones smuggling across the Egyptian border, saying weapons are now replacing drugs; locals warn the growing phenomenon, unchecked by security forces, could 'explode in Israel’s face'

Ilana Curiel | 09.21.25

What can the attack helicopter do better than others?

Predator at risk: Why is the Apache helicopter slated for retirement?

For decades, the Apache and other combat helicopters were the backbone of armored warfare. Now drones are cheaper, safer, and more precise, but are helicopters truly headed for museums, or do they still have an edge that no UAV can match?

Nitzan Sadan | 09.20.25

'We didn’t realize it was so close': Witnesses recall Houthi drone strike near Eilat hotel

Guests at an Eilat hotel say they heard blasts, smelled burning and saw smoke after a Houthi drone hit a nearby courtyard; mayor warns city faces renewed threats as later missile launch sent millions across Israel into shelters

Ilana Curiel | 09.19.25

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